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There\u2019s a lot at stake for 49ers owner Jed York.<\/p>\n

In May 2025, York sold a 6% minority stake of the 49ers at a record sports team valuation.<\/p>\n

Read more 49ers owner Jed York filed for divorce from wife Danielle Belluomini months before prostitution sting arrest<\/a><\/p>\n

The 49ers\u2019 sale allowed York to retain control of the team while also increasing the organization\u2019s value to more than $8.5 billion.<\/p>\n

The headlines were not as positive for York on Monday. The 46-year-old allegedly tried to pay a woman $140 for sex over the weekend at a trailer park in East Palestine, Ohio.<\/p>\n

He went to a meeting location after responding to an ad on a known prostitution website where he was taken into custody after a Mahoning Valley Human trafficking Task Force agent found York had \u201cin his possession his cellular device which was used to arrange the criminal act,\u201d according to court documents.<\/p>\n

Beyond owning more than 90% of the NFL franchise, York is a co-owner of Leeds United in the English Premier League (valued at $650-800 million) and Rangers F.C. in the Scottish Premiership (valued at $150-195 million) through 49ers Enterprises.<\/p>\n

The York family\u2019s ownership of the 49ers dates back to 1977 when Edward DeBartolo Sr. purchased the team for $13 million. The storied franchise has featured some of the greatest players in NFL history, including Joe Montana, Jerry Rice and Ronnie Lott. <\/p>\n

Read more Inside the trailer park where 49ers chief was arrested for allegedly trying to pay $140 for sex worker<\/a><\/p>\n

Since the York family assumed ownership, the 49ers have won five Super Bowls and remain one of the top franchises in the league. The May 2025 minority stake sale only increased the franchise\u2019s value as the league\u2019s approval of private equity firms investing in its teams has provided a new avenue for organization\u2019s to improve.<\/p>\n

York\u2019s arrest certainly stains the franchise\u2019s celebrated legacy after becoming the 49ers principal owner in March 2024.<\/p>\n

On Monday, York cut a plea deal with prosecutors after he was booked into county jail on two charges: One count of engaging in prostitution and one count of possessing criminal tools.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs this is a legal matter, which has been resolved, we will not be providing any further comment at this time,\u201d the 49ers said in one-line a statement.<\/p>\n

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York is under review by the NFL, per the personal conduct policy, which is pertinent to all league personnel not just players. There is a chance he faces additional discipline from the league for his actions. <\/p>\n

Read more Who is 49ers owner Jed York\u2019s wife Danielle Belluomini<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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